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angel_kaye13

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  1. I have found true happiness: cocoa be thy name!

  2. I would go ahead and contact your director/point of contact, whoever that is. I had (still have) the same problem. When I called the program, the lady happened to be the director of the program, and she assured me that everything was fine, simply that the office handling the applications was very, very small, that she made a notation, and that I had nothing to worry about. I guarantee no one will bat an eye at your asking, this is a very valid concern.
  3. I'm assuming he's/she's citing the results search on Grad Cafe. Of course, those results are contingent upon people actually reporting their results, and I'm certain there are many acceptees and rejectees (my own personal words. ;-) ) that are not on this website, so for whatever it's worth. However, it should give you a good, rough idea of when your school has sent out acceptances, interviews, etc. Especially within recent years. Look particularly for your programs. I'm in the English program, and thus not expecting to hear just yet; most of the people posting are within the Sciences, et al. (I.e. the people/programs that presumably consume the most funding, because they need it.) Good luck, and I hope this bodes well for you!
  4. I'm not going for an MFA or anything of that sort, trying for a more strictly-English program. However, in my research of the best-fit schools for my own parameters, I DID come across several programs that specifically cited 5.0s or better on the Analytical Writing portion. Particularly in the MFA degree categories. THAT being said! You have what you have. You improved your scores, you probably have a prolific portfolio to share (most of the programs also asked to see 25+ pages of writing samples, displaying a variety of styles). I would still apply! We hear over and OVER again: there is not ONE part that is MOST important, it is comprehensive, how you portray yourself. You may have low scores there, but utilize your personal statement and portfolio to show otherwise. I'm not a genius at the grad app thing. But from my research and personal understanding, there is always a chance! Assess and present yourself well! After all. That is what we do best! ;-)
  5. I totally concur! I do not like ETS, I think they do a horrid job (because, hey! why do what you're paid to do well, when there's no competition???)! I'll take this one step further and say that I despise the general test about as much as the subject test. That being said, I also realize it's the nature of the beast: universities need a "weeding" process, so to speak, and - in theory - a business that offers to standardly test all potential applicants, thus negating the need for each individual university to set up such procedures (probably more costly for us in the long-run), is a great idea. All this is to say, I don't so much have a problem with a test, or even a subject-specific test. What I have a problem with is ETS, and not having options outside of them. I would be pleased with options outside of ETS, that might make them stop jerking around and wasting our time and money.
  6. Foolish or not, excited to see those results roll in!!! Whate'er may come!!! #anticipation

    1. atlremix

      atlremix

      I feel the same way! Good luck!

    2. angel_kaye13

      angel_kaye13

      Thank you!! You, too!! {fingers crossed!!!}

  7. I second all the other recommendations: better to check than not. I have something similar with my program, which made me have a mini-hyperventilation, since I'd already submitted all my documents. I talked to the point-of-contact for my departmental office, and she assured me not to worry, that they had a very small staff sifting through, etc. If only for your personal sanity, it's better to check in and make sure that everything is done, and done well. Don't come across freaking out, but professionally checking up, they will most certainly respect your position and reason for doing this.
  8. I know this initial post is AGES old (pun not intended), but it was fun, so I thought to answer. I was torn between a classical canon and a revised canon (options a. and b.), primarily because I feel the ancients have so much to teach us, even this day. That is not to say that there is not brilliant thought (equal to or greater than the classics) coming out today, I just think modes of thought require time to evince their full brilliance, and for others to see the effect of said-modes of thought; I'm not at all convinced that we have seen the full fruition of the newer classes of thought, and I'd like to see more study on that. Thus, why not start out with the Classics, get your base, and build off of the newer thought (also giving the newer thought time to percolate, so to speak.) That is my preference, anyway. Respect to the forebears and trailblazers! *^^*
  9. Yours isn't so uncommon a scenario, Navymom. Which might not be entirely consoling, though at least maybe it'll be comforting to you to know that you're not alone. :-) It's a common cry, especially (I think) among us females, who have the best-friends of grade school, high school, etc. I don't have any magical answer for it. I'm a social butterfly, of sorts, but I don't really care for the Meetups I've went to, though they're fine enough for what they are. I think it's just a season-of-life thing that we all have to come to terms with: some people will come into our lives forever, some will be for just a moment. I'm still pretty young, so I don't have the "whole picture" view yet. But I have had the bad-breakup with a friend that was like what you described, and only recently came to terms with letting it go. I still have my 2 best girl friends from uni. years, so that gets me through the hard times. But I live in a city that I've yet to make quality friends like I've always been able to before, albeit on a lesser level than my ladies from college. I've heard married life is like that, having less and less personal friends, especially once you have kids (I don't yet), but both my husband and I are rather young and social, so we at least can keep married acquaintances. Though my mother has one or two close friends that's she's made, post-marriage and raising 6 young wild things! ;-) All this rambling to say: if you're looking for a soul-mate girl friend, it's probably going to take some time, and there's the chance that relationships will come and go; things change all the time, unfortunately. But I doubt you'll be friendless forever. I've had friends who graduated and found it difficult to find a peer community like in college, and I've had others who have fit right into their post-graduate years. I myself went overseas and became best friends with a young lady in her 40s, and we're still friends, even though I'm "home" and she's in China. It's probably just one of those "seasons." It sucks, it's not comfortable, and no one likes it. But it happens to us all. You don't strike me as the kind of person that won't be unreceptive to possible new friendships, so I would just try to enjoy the other aspects of your life; relationships will happen. Focusing on the "other" may not be as special or desirous as finding a heart-mate friend. But, then, that kind of friendship wouldn't be so special for the having, if it came too readily or often. I suspect that kind of friend will come around where you least expect it. I certainly never expected to find another best friend overseas! Do try not to be too sad. You're definitely not alone in your longing. I hope you do find that special friend, sooner rather than later. Goodness knows many of us girls just need that good, social outlet! *^^*
  10. Psy. I instantly groan and simultaneously want to smack anyone who breaks out in that stupid horse-dance...
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